Formula E Madrid E-Prix 2026: A Comprehensive Guide
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is set to make its debut in Madrid, Spain, on March 21, 2026, at the Circuito del Jarama. This marks the first time Formula E will race in the Spanish capital, adding a new and exciting venue to the all-electric racing series. Here’s a detailed guide on how to follow all the action, including the schedule, broadcast information and key details for Round 6 of the 2025/26 season.
What is Formula E?
Formula E is the highest class of open-wheel single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars . Established in 2014, the series features races, known as ePrix, held on street circuits in major cities around the world, and a select few purpose-built circuits . Drivers compete for both a World Championship title and a Teams’ Championship title .
Madrid E-Prix: Schedule and Timetable
The Madrid E-Prix weekend will unfold as follows (all times are local):
- Free Practice 1: Friday, March 20, 16:30
- Free Practice 2: Saturday, March 21, 08:30
- Qualifying: Saturday, March 21, 10:40
- Race: Saturday, March 21, 15:05
How to Watch the Madrid E-Prix
Coverage of the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix will vary depending on your location:
United Kingdom and Ireland
All the action will be live and free-to-air on ITVX. Free Practice 1 will be broadcast on TNT Sports 8, with Free Practice 2 and qualifying airing on TNT Sports 9. The E-Prix will be shown live on ITVX and TNT Sports 9, with delayed coverage and highlights on ITV4. All sessions are too available on discovery+
Europe
- France: Qualifying and the race on La Chaine L’Equipe.fr, with a delayed race broadcast on Eurosport 1 and highlights to follow. All sessions on Discovery+ and MAX.
- Germany: Live coverage on DF1 and SportBILD, with qualifying also available. All sessions on Discovery+ and MAX.
- Spain: Qualifying and the race live on RTVE Play and Teledeporte (with a delay). MARCA and Eurosport 2 will also show the race live, with highlights on Eurosport 1 and DMAX (with a delay). All sessions on Discovery+ and MAX.
- Austria: Qualifying and the race on SportBILD and Krone.at.
- Italy: Free Practice 2, Free Practice 3, Qualifying and the race live on Sportmediaset.it. Channel 20 and Eurosport 2 will also broadcast the race (with a delay). All sessions on Discovery+ and MAX.
- The Netherlands: All sessions live on Ziggo Sports 3 and Ziggo Sports Go, with a delayed race broadcast on Eurosport 2 and highlights on Eurosport 1. All sessions on Discovery+ and MAX.
USA and the Americas
- USA: Every session live on Roku Sports Channel, with delayed coverage of the E-Prix on CBS.
- Canada: Qualifying and the race on TVA Sports (with a delay), and race highlights on TSN.
- Brazil: All sessions live on Grande Premio, Band Sports, and Band Play, with qualifying and the race on NSports.
- Mexico: All sessions on Azteca Deportes, with qualifying and the race live on Claro Sports, Claro Video, and TUBI.
Asia
- Japan: Qualifying and the E-Prix on J Sports 3 and J Sports On Demand.
- China: Every session live on BiliBili, Huya, Sina, Tencent and WeChat, with qualifying and the race on GDTV Sports (with a delay).
- Indonesia: All sessions live on SPOTV, SPOTV NOW, SPORTSTARS, and MNC Vision+, with qualifying and the race on iNews.
- Pan South East Asia: All sessions live on SPOTV NOW, with the race on SPOTV (with a delay).
Australia and New Zealand
- Australia: All sessions live on Stan Sport.
- New Zealand: All sessions on Sky Sports Go, with Free Practice 1 on Sky Sports 5, Free Practice 2 on Sky Sports 4, and qualifying and the E-Prix on Sky Sports 3.
Africa
All live action on Supersport and SuperSport Motorsport, with free-to-air race coverage on eReality.
India
Qualifying and the race on Sony Sports Ten 5.
Additional Resources
The Madrid E-Prix promises to be a thrilling event, marking a significant expansion for Formula E into a new European market. With a variety of broadcast options available globally, fans around the world will have the opportunity to witness the excitement of all-electric racing.